Joseph Chilliams has released a new single called "I Ain’t Been Outside". On the new track he throws out fantastic line after line, like "I was paranoid/listening to Paramore" and "If I write heat/I will never know defeat", over a beat by Minneapolis producer letmode.
Daydream Review “Montage”
Daydream Review are preparing to release their self-titled debut EP tomorrow, October 1st. The group, fronted by Elijah Montez, released the first single, "Montage", from their EP back in August.
On "Montage" Elijah is joined by Kaitlyn Murphy, Christian Montez, and Stephen Waller.
MORITAT “Weapons”
Art Rock trio MORITAT recently released the first single, "Weapons", from their forthcoming album, Vermilion, which is due out later this year.
The single is accompanied by the Jonny Drake directed video below.
This is the work of Venus Laurel, Konstantin Jace and Corey McCafferty.
Allá “Slow Thaw The Album”
Art Pop trio Allá has released a new album that pulls together the highlights their ongoing sampling program the call "Slow Thaw". Over the last month the group consisting of Lupe Martinez, Jorge Ledezma, and Angel Ledezma have been posting hour long sampling sessions that blend a wide range of the songs, genres, quotes, sounds, and more.
They have also released several videos of specific moments of the "jam sessions" including the one that kicks off the free album, "Saved By Bel-Air 003".
Sincere Engineer “Bless My Psyche”
Sincere Engineer recently released their latest album, Bless My Psyche, via Hopeless Records. The album’s lead single, "Coming In Last", is accompanied by the video below.
This is the punk quartet fronted by powerful vocals of Deanna Belos. They are currently planning a winter tour that culminates with a show at Bottom Lounge on December 17th and a show at Cobra Lounge on December 18th.
Ro Marsalis “Space(s)”
Multi-talented, Neo-Soul artist Ro Marsalis recently released his latest EP, "Space(s)". The EP features contributions from Gold Haze, Greo, Josi Green, Southpaw Swade, Ausar, and Maven.
The EP’s lead single is called "Do Not Disturb" and was released over the summer.
Colleen Dow “Periwinkle”
Colleen Dow of Thank you, I’m Sorry has released their solo debut single, "Periwinkle", via the Michigan label Count Your Lucky Stars.
Dow’s approach as a solo artist finds them incorporating a more electronic and pop elements when compared to their work with the more Indie Rock and Punk sounding Thank You, I’m Sorry.
Thank you, I’m Sorry will be performing at Downstairs (at Subt) on January 29th.
Photo by Kay Dargen
Damager “I Am Made of Solid Gold”
Damager has released the lead single, "I Am Made of Solid Gold", from their forthcoming debut album, Best Team In Baseball, which is due out on November 5th.
This single is backed with a tracked called "Postcards from a Dude in Arizona" and both were mastered by Ryan Pollock of Kind of Red Records. The video was shot by Garrison Krotz and Ryan Pollock.
Photo by Jason Balla
Sunvolume “Fever In The Funkhouse”
Sunvolume has released their debut single, "Fever In The Funkhouse" b/w "Crystalizer".
This is the work of Justin Sanetra (Guitar/Vocals), Jimmy Russel (Bass), and Brett Sassetti (Drums).
You can help Sunvolume celebrate their debut at Beat Kitchen tonight, September 24th, with Blue Beam & Daisychain.
Photo by EAZ Photo
Whelpwisher “Eerie Dearie”
Whelpwisher (aka Ben Grigg of Geronimo!) recently released a new album called Eerie Dearie. Grigg is a multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist, who recently also played trumpet on the forthcoming Lightleak album.
This is Lo-Fi, noisey, garage pop with a solid core of melody. All proceeds from this album will be donated to International Refugee Assistance Project, which is offering legal services to displaced Afghans.
Ben LaMar Gay “Sometimes I Forget How Summer Looks on You (feat. Ohmme)”
Singer and instrumental polymath Ben LaMar Gay has released the lead single, "Sometimes I Forget How Summer Looks on You", from his forthcoming album, Open Arms to Open Us, which is due out via International Anthem/Nonesuch on November 19th.
Across this new album LaMar Gay enlists the talents of his unusual bandmates Tommaso Moretti on drums, Matthew Davis on tuba, and Rob Frye on woodwinds. In addition he recruited the talents of OHMME singers Sima Cunningham and Macie Stewart, bassist/vocalist/arranger Ayanna Woods, multi-disciplinary Rwandan artist Dorothée Munyaneza, poet A.Martinez, cellist Tomeka Reid, and vocalists Onye Ozuzu, Gira Dahnee, and Angel Bat Dawid.
Flex Sinatra “Make A Song About Me”
Flex Sinatra has released the opening track, "Make A Song About Me", from his forthcoming EP, "Beyond Measure", which is set to drop tomorrow, September 24th.
Sinatra is half of the Hip Hop duo Hunit Boys and has released a series of singles this year. However, this EP feels like something vital and should not be slept on.